KAKURI Japanese Wood Chisel 42mm (1.65") for Woodworking, Made in Japan, Professional Japanese Oire Nomi, Razor Japanese Carbon Steel, White Oak Wood Handle

This Japanese wood chisel has quickly become one of the standout tools in my kit. The moment you pick it up, the craftsmanship is obvious. The laminated steel blade holds an incredibly sharp edge, and it slices through hardwood with a level of precision that makes detailed work feel effortless. Even after extended use, the edge retention is impressive far better than most Western chisels I’ve used. The balance is excellent, with a comfortable handle that feels natural in the hand whether I’m paring or tapping with a mallet. The hoop is well‑fitted, and the overall build gives the sense that this tool is designed to last decades, not years. What I appreciate most is the control it offers. Fine joinery, clean mortises, delicate trimming everything comes out crisp and accurate. It’s the kind of tool that elevates the quality of your work simply by being a pleasure to use. If you value precision, durability, and traditional craftsmanship, this chisel is absolutely worth adding to your bench.

I've bought a few Kakuri tools in the past (Japanese chisels, planes, hammers and measuring equipment) and I get the impression that they're aimed at the serious DIYer/hobbyist market. They're always high quality, but competitively priced, as is this chisel. Comes sharp and ready to use (apart from driving the top ring more tightly on to the handle, as is the Japanese tradition) and with some pictorial instructions which can be followed without reading Japanese.

I had seen good reviews for this brand and wasn't disappointed. The chisel is performing exactly as I had hoped it would. Great product with fast service.

Perfect for home woodworking

Better than the English equivalent, I had a fatmax which was really good when it eventually broke I opted for this having started to use a lot of Japanese tools, I'm very happy with the price and quality of this tool.

Nice!

Brand-new addition to my chisel set

Had a small ding on the edge so I’ve had to regrind it. Once done it’s a nice chisel and seems to hold an edge.

Mine did horizontal paring of tenon in grey iron bark (Australia) straight out of the packet. Excellent. Mike

Good weight, feels nicely balanced in the hand. Steel seems high quality, typical Japanese hardness, so the cutting edge holds its sharpness but it very brittle. Mine was basically sharp, but needed me to add a micro-bevel before it passed the paper cutting test. I think I will get many years of pleasure from using this tool.

Sehr schöner Stechbeitel in einer für Europäer eher ungewöhnlichen Breite; in Japan aber durchaus üblich. Der Stechbeitel muss vor der ersten Verwendung noch eingerichtet werden. Einpassen des Griffs und des Rings sowie Schärfen der Klinge. Wenn man sich hierfür etwas Zeit nimmt bekommt man ein sehr schönes Werkzeug, dass für vielfältige Holzbearbeitungen (Stemmen, Hobeln) genutzt werden kann. Gute Tutorials zum einrichten gibt es bei You Tube oder auch für die Freunde von Büchern in dem Buch die Werkzeuge des japanischen Schreiners von Toshio Odate.

É uma ótima ferramenta. Bem construída e bem embalada.

Nice edge out of the box, holds an edge well through use. It’s great for paring material and chopping. I appreciate that you have to manually set the hoop and it includes directions on how to do so. For the price this is a great piece of kit for anyone that tinkers around in the garage.